The Story of the Bonfire: Cultural Traditions Worldwide
  • 1. What is a bonfire commonly used for in cultural traditions?
A) Marking territory
B) Cooking food
C) Celebration and social gathering
D) Heating houses
  • 2. In which country is the tradition of the Guy Fawkes Night bonfire celebrated?
A) Spain
B) United Kingdom
C) Germany
D) France
  • 3. Which festival in India involves lighting bonfires to celebrate the victory of good over evil?
A) Dussehra
B) Diwali
C) Holi
D) Pongal
  • 4. What season is often associated with bonfire celebrations in many cultures?
A) Autumn
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Summer
  • 5. What is a common food item roasted over a bonfire in many cultures?
A) Bread
B) Rice
C) Fruit
D) Marshmallows
  • 6. What ancient festival involved bonfires to honor the goddess Ostara?
A) Christmas
B) Thanksgiving
C) Halloween
D) Easter
  • 7. What traditional event in Spain involves large bonfires and fireworks to celebrate Saint John?
A) La Noche de San Juan
B) Semana Santa
C) Las Fallas
D) La Feria
  • 8. What does the term 'Bonfire Night' primarily commemorate in England?
A) The Battle of Britain
B) The Gunpowder Plot
C) The English Civil War
D) The Great Fire of London
  • 9. Which state in the USA is known for its large 'Burning Man' festival featuring bonfires?
A) New York
B) California
C) Texas
D) Nevada
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